minion

/ˈmɪnjən/noun
Middle School
1

A loyal servant of another, usually a more powerful being.

2

A sycophantic follower.

3

The size of type between nonpareil and brevier, standardized as 7-point.

4

A loved one; one highly esteemed and favoured.

5

An ancient form of ordnance with a calibre of about three inches.

6

Obsolete form of minium.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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